This chapter gives us a more particular account of the distribution of the priests and Levites into their respective classes, for the more regular discharge of the duties of their offices, according to their families. I. Of the priests, 1 Chron. 24:1–19. II. Of the Levites, 1 Chron. 24:20–31.

The particular account of these establishments is of little use to us now; but, when Ezra published it, it was of great use to direct their church affairs after their return from captivity into the old channel again. The title of this record we have 1 Chron.

Most of the Levites here named were mentioned before, 1 Chron. 23:16–23, &c. They were of those who were to attend the priests in the service of the house of God.